Installation Guide/Inits Note

Note: The install procedure diverges at several points, depending on the init-system that you choose (eg: SystemD, OpenRC). Throughout this guide, pay special attention to sections which distinguish between init-systems. If you have no preference, SystemD is the recommended option.

Note: "Why SystemD?" (you may ask). The suggestion is not related to any ethical or technical concerns. All init-systems have the same essential functionality; and all of Parabola's init-systems are fully-libre. SystemD happens to be the one that nearly every other distro uses; and is the best documented. Therefore, it is the easiest one about which to learn and find help. If you are interested to learn how to control your operating system more effectively, which Parabola greatly encourages, it is wise to learn SystemD first, then perhaps to decide if another would suit you better. Parabola allows you to change the init-system at any time. That is the essence of Init-Freedom!